On April 10th, the Purdue Horticulture Society hit the road for its annual spring trip, traveling to St. Louis for three days of botanical exploration, cultural experiences, and hands‑on learning. Fifteen students, accompanied by Nursery & Landscape Specialist Kyle Daniel, participated in the excursion, which blended horticulture, design, and a bit of adventure. Missouri Botanical…Read more about Purdue Horticulture Society Explores St. Louis on Spring Trip[Read More]
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture thanks Purdue College of Agriculture Dean Dr. Bernie Engel for taking time to visit with HLA faculty, staff, and graduate students. We appreciate his openness in answering questions and engaging in thoughtful discussion, and we are grateful for his continued support of our department and community.
The Tomato Organic Management and Improvement (TOMI) project led by HLA Prof. Dr. Lori Hoagland collaborated with the Culinary Breeding Network to create a Tomato Zine for the general public. The zine highlights the history of the crop, introduces some basic botanical traits and culinary attributes, and explains how the TOMI project is working to help tomato…Read more about Dr. Lori Hoagland Collaborated to Create Tomato Zine[Read More]
This past weekend, Moriah Bilenky organized the Fundamentals of Farming with Draft Horses workshop, hosted by Cameron Howard of Old Capitol Farm in Corydon, Indiana, in collaboration with Ben Burgess of Burgess Logging. Together, Bilenky, Howard, and Burgess provided eight participants with foundational knowledge for farming with draft horses. This event was funded through NCSARE…Read more about Moriah Bilenky Hosted Farming with Draft Horses Workshop[Read More]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Eamus Catuli Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 28 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We lost all points, down to 9th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 1st with scratch game scoring a 206 and…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]
Get ready to dig into spring at the Spring Fest Plant Sale on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Purdue Horticulture Society and the Purdue Student Farm Organization will be selling a wide selection of plants in the HORT Greenhouse. Stop by to find plants for your garden and home, support…Read more about Spring Fest Plant Sale[Read More]
Just in time for Saturday’s Spring Fest—here’s a sneak peek at the succulents that will soon become our fan‑favorite plant necklaces at the HLA tent! These beauties were expertly propagated by Alexandra Jewell, and we’re grateful for her hard work in making this hands‑on activity possible. Stop by and create one of your own!
“I love participating in the Boilermaker Vegetable Season Pass because not only do I get fresh, local, amazing vegetables every week, but I also get to support an important educational opportunity for Purdue students.” — Stephanie Masta, Season Pass Subscriber Support student learning and enjoy fresh, Purdue‑grown produce with the 2026 Boilermaker Vegetable Season Pass…Read more about Boilermaker Vegetable Season Pass Now Available[Read More]
Join Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA) during Purdue’s Spring Fest for a day of hands‑on activities, learning, and fun for all ages! Saturday, April 18 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. HLA Tent – Site 25 Ag Drive Mall, in front of HORT Stop by the HLA Spring Fest Tent to explore interactive and educational activities,…Read more about Visit the HLA Spring Fest Tent![Read More]
Mark your calendar for the 2026 Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day, hosted by Purdue Extension and the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Thursday, July 16, 2026 Registration opens in April 2026 The Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day is a hands‑on educational event highlighting Purdue specialty crop research and demonstrations relevant to fruit…Read more about Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day[Read More]
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